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Indian VCs turn to US AI startups in search of bigger returnsIndian VC firms are increasingly backing AI startups founded by non-Indians, drawn by the promise of higher returns, writes Swathi Moorthy.
IPO-bound Zetwerk’s FY26 operating revenue rises to Rs 15,900 crore: CrisilIPO-bound Zetwerk anticipates a rise in operating income to Rs 15,900 crore in FY26, driven by strategic exits from non-core segments and r...
Sarvam joins unicorn club; Razorpay lines up IPOFresh funding has propelled Sarvam AI into the unicorn club. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
WEF names 100 tech pioneers for 2026: AI, Clean Energy and Deep Tech lead the chargeThe World Economic Forum has named 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries as its 2026 Technology Pioneers. Spanning AI infrastructure,...
Star Wars: How India’s spacetech-defence ties are shaping the futureSpaceX’s IPO filing underscores how space has evolved from exploration to a strategic domain central to national security, communications a...
India now has 2.3 lakh startups, generated 25 lakh jobs: Union minister Jitendra SinghIndia's startup sector has created 25 lakh jobs in the last decade, becoming a major economic force. From just a few hundred startups in 20...
Bharat innovates, ready for take-offIndia's deep-tech startups are showcasing their advanced capabilities in France. This event highlights India's growing strength in space, A...
SpaceX playbook set to fuel China's IPO ambitions but tech gap persistsIn China, the initial public offering was watched as a benchmark for a younger industry eager to go public. But the frenzy masks a fundamen...
B Capital leads SolarSquare’s $50-55 million round at $500 million valuationThe latest round comes about 18 months after SolarSquare raised $40 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed. That round had also seen ...
Former Paisabazaar CEO Naveen Kukreja eyes $9-million raise for new wealthtech betFormer Paisabazaar CEO Naveen Kukreja is reportedly seeking $9 million for his new wealthtech startup, aiming to build a platform for retai...
VC contract terms get tougher on founder shares after governance lapsesVenture capital firms are tightening founder contracts, with nearly 76% of Indian startups now allowing the forfeiture of vested shares for...
India attracted $843 billion in FDI between 2014-15 and 2025-26: OfficialIndia has seen a significant rise in Foreign Direct Investment, attracting USD 843 billion between 2014-15 and 2025-26. Key government init...
Paediatric healthcare startup Hoola Health raises $5 million from Peak XV’s Surge, othersThe Bengaluru-headquartered startup, founded in 2024 by Deeksha Senguttuvan, offers paediatric consultations, vaccinations, diagnostics, de...
After deeptech firms, expect RDIF rollout for Indian VCs soonLast month, close to 20 Indian investors, which included Ideaspring Capital, Speciale Invest, Chiratae Ventures, Sixth Sense Ventures, and ...
Wealth firm Nexedge Capital looking to close a $25 million funding round to be led by MiraeNexedge Capital, a wealth management firm for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, is nearing a $25 million funding round. South Korean firm M...
DeepSeek close to sealing $7 billion funding in historic AI dealChinese AI startup DeepSeek is nearing a massive $7.4 billion funding round, with tech giants Tencent and CATL leading the investment. Deep...
India's climate-tech funding reaches $12.8 billion across 1,583 startups & 17 yearsIndia's climate-tech sector has attracted significant investment, with startups raising $12.8 billion by June 2026. Driven by decarbonisati...